- Nematoceras
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Nematoceras Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Monocots Order: Asparagales Family: Orchidaceae Subfamily: Orchidoideae Tribe: Diurideae Subtribe: Acianthinae Genus: Nematoceras
Hook.f., 1853Species see text
Nematoceras is a genus of orchids (family Orchidaceae), sometimes known as spider orchids, helmet orchids or spidery helmet-orchids, found mainly in New Zealand and its subantarctic islands, with two species on Australia’s Macquarie Island. The genus was absorbed by Corybas for a long period before being reinstated.
Species
- Nematoceras acuminatum Dancing Spider Orchid (New Zealand)
- Nematoceras dienemum Windswept Helmet Orchid (Macquarie Island)
- Nematoceras hypogaeum (New Zealand)
- Nematoceras iridescens Big Red Spider Orchid (New Zealand)
- Nematoceras longipetalum (New Zealand)
- Nematoceras macranthum Silver Back Orchid (New Zealand)
- Nematoceras orbiculatum (New Zealand)
- Nematoceras panduratum (New Zealand)
- Nematoceras papa (New Zealand)
- Nematoceras papillosum (New Zealand)
- Nematoceras rivulare (New Zealand)
- Nematoceras sulcatum Grooved Helmet Orchid (Macquarie Island)
- Nematoceras trilobum (New Zealand)
Nematoceras Spider Orchid
Close-up of Nematoceras Spider Orchid-
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References
- "New Zealand Native Orchids: Nematoceras". NZ Native Orchid Group. http://www.nativeorchids.co.nz/Checklist.htm. Retrieved 2010-07-19.
Categories:- Orchid genera
- Orchidoideae
- Flora of Australasia
- Orchidoideae stubs
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